Surveyors Valley
Key Takeaway
Surveyors Valley is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | CA10319 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Surveyors Valley?
Surveyors Valley is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Surveyors Valley?
Surveyors Valley is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Surveyors Valley built?
Surveyors Valley was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Surveyors Valley?
Surveyors Valley serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Surveyors Valley?
Surveyors Valley has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Surveyors Valley last inspected?
Surveyors Valley was last inspected on August 31, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.